There are 6 article(s) tagged immigration raids:

• December 2025

  • Mayor Young preparing for life after Task Force

    Memphis Mayor Paul Young said he wants to sustain the drop in crime.

    By Bill Dries December 05, 2025

  • Beyond ‘get in line:’ Why becoming a US citizen is harder than you think

    The process of becoming a U.S. citizen is extremely complex, taking years — sometimes decades — and thousands of dollars. Here’s how people do it. 

    By Jody Callahan December 01, 2025

• November 2025

  • MPD is not working with ICE on immigration, Young says

    “Certainly, one of the challenges is the issue around immigration enforcement, we know that immigration is not an issue in Memphis,” Memphis Mayor Paul Young said

    By Bill Dries November 03, 2025

• October 2025

  • Thousands gather in Memphis for ‘No Kings’ protest

    Saturday’s protest was a serious event for many of those involved, yet it also involved more than a bit of whimsy. The getups included characters such as Shrek, Kenny and Cartman from “South Park,” Gizmo from “Gremlins.”

    By Jody Callahan October 18, 2025

  • Immigration advocates say fear surges as Task Force ramps up

    With helicopters in the air and detentions rising, some legal immigrants are afraid to leave home.

    By Jody Callahan October 14, 2025

• June 2025

  • ICE has made presence felt in Memphis — out of national spotlight

    “Here in Memphis, anywhere from seven to 10 people every day at least are arrested by ICE in these quiet operations,” an attorney said.

    By Bill Dries June 28, 2025